1980s Now

Latest Episodes:

McDonald's Brings Back 1980's Halloween, John Carpenter Speaks About The Thing's Ending and Much More Oct 23, 2023

Show notes

Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including McDonald's brings back an item of 1980s nostalgia, the Disney+ series "Loki" brings back a 1982 McDonald's, how Van Halen made Joe Perry quit Aerosmith, Ridley Scott has seen the upcoming "Alien" sequel, and John Carpenter weighs in on the mysterious ending of 1982's "The Thing."

Join us on Facebook Live on Wednesday, October 25, at 7pm Eastern as we record our Halloween episode.

Introduction - 00:00

Announcement - 3:13

*Join us on Facebook Live on Wednesday, October 25, at 7pm Eastern as we record our Halloween episode.

Kat Saw Emarosa Live - 4:00

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1980s News - 11:50

Wrap-Up & Your Feedback - 54:00

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Halloween Sadism and the Tylenol Murders Oct 16, 2023

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Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including Dee Snider's new graphic novel, "Moonlighting" streaming and the battle over "Every Breath You Take."

Then, the trio examines the truth about Halloween sadism and its connection to the Tylenol murders in the 1980s. Were sociopaths really putting poisons and sharp objects in children's Halloween treats?

Introduction - 00:00

Announcement - 2:28

Get Michael Thomas Perone's new 1980s novel here.

1980s News - 4:48

Halloween Sadism and the Tylenol Killer - 27:00

Wrap-Up & Your Feedback - 01:04:00

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Email us at will@1980snow.com or kat@1980snow.com.

1980s Now Trailer Oct 12, 2023

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Do you love 1980s pop culture and hate silence? Then you’ll love 1980s Now.

Each week, the 1980s Now podcast examines the importance of 1980s pop culture and its influence today.

We speak with the 1980s icons we grew up loving, like: Ernie Hudson, Taylor Dayne, Elvira, Sir Mix-A-Lot, Dee Wallace, Harold Faltermeyer, and many more.

And every week we discuss current news related to 1980s media.

Plus, there’s often a surprise game too.

So, if you love 1980s pop culture, you don’t also need to miss it.

You can have your 1980s Now.

Did you breakdance in the 1980s? Oct 09, 2023

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Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including the Ghostbusters way to trap your movie popcorn, a young Rambo, and the source of an iconic 1980s look. Then, Will shares some stories of breaking in the 1980s. Did you break? Let us know.

Introduction - 00:00

1980s News - 11:00

Did you break in the 1980s? - 32:00

Wrap-Up & Your Feedback - 01:02:50

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Learn more about Jon's podcast and Youtube channel at www.GenXGrownup.com.

Email us at will@1980snow.com or kat@1980snow.com.

Controversial 1980s Songs Oct 02, 2023

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Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including how Jan Wenner was removed from the Rock Hall board, Toto doesn't like being a "p**** band," and the racy word reconned out of Star Wars canon. Then, the trio discusses some hit 1980s songs with controversial lyrics.

Introduction - 00:00

1980s News - 05:46

Controversial 1980s Songs - 35:55

Wrap-Up & Your Feedback - 01:11:22

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For more episodes of 1980s Now and information about the show visit www.1980snow.com

Learn more about Jon's podcast and Youtube channel at www.GenXGrownup.com.

Email us at will@1980snow.com or kat@1980snow.com.

Outcastes: Will's 1980s Novel Sep 25, 2023

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On this special episode, Will introduces us to some of the themes that are covered in his 1980s novel and will be topics for future podcast episodes. The novel, which is called "Outcastes," follows a teenage Indian immigrant in the early 1980s, who uses hip-hop to cope with the loss of his mother.

Next week, the trio returns to discuss some of the controversial songs from the 1980s.

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Learn more about Jon's podcast and Youtube channel at www.GenXGrownup.com.

Email us at will@1980snow.com or kat@1980snow.com.

Controversial MTV VMA Moments in the 1980s Sep 18, 2023

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Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including Stephen King's thoughts about the new "Pet Sematary," the Gremilns TV show has a curious Rotten Tomatoes score, and how "Dial of Destiny" may be vindicated. Then, the trio discusses some of the scandalous moments during the 1980s MTV Video Music Awards.

Introduction - 00:00

1980s News - 08:24

1980s Urban Legends - 33:50

Wrap-Up & Your Feedback - 01:09:35

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Email us at will@1980snow.com or kat@1980snow.com.

Interview: Author Alyse Knorr ("Super Mario Bros. 3") Sep 15, 2023

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Will, Kat and Jon share their experiences playing video games in their youths. Then, Will chats with author Alyse Knorr about her book "Super Mario Bros. 3" and the impact the game had on her life.

Introduction - 0:00

Interview - 13:19

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Learn more about Jon's podcast and Youtube channel at www.GenXGrownup.com.

Email us at will@1980snow.com or kat@1980snow.com.

Get Alyse's book "Super Mario Bros. 3" here.

1980s Urban Legends Sep 11, 2023

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Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including the "Tron" sequel 3 is in limbo again, a possible Cobra Kai Reunion in 30 year, and the urban legend behind a "Young Guns" sequel. Then, trio uncovers the truth behind some of the 1980s urban legends that haunted us as kids.

Introduction - 00:00

1980s News - 03:10

1980s Urban Legends - 32:34

Wrap-Up & Your Feedback - 01:14:56

Become a patron at www.patreon.com/1980snow

For more episodes of 1980s Now and information about the show visit www.1980snow.com

Learn more about Jon's podcast and Youtube channel at www.GenXGrownup.com.

Email us at will@1980snow.com or kat@1980snow.com.

Killer A.I. in 80s Movies Sep 04, 2023

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Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including a Mattel theme park, the forthcoming Killer Klown's video game, and the popular 80s horror movie that never existed. Then, trio questions the threat posed by 10 artificial characters from 1980s movies. And they review the real danger of AI today.

Introduction - 00:00

1980s News - 06:08

Killer AI in 80s Movies and IRL - 37:40

Wrap-Up & Your Feedback - 01:22:33

Become a patron at www.patreon.com/1980snow

For more episodes of 1980s Now and information about the show visit www.1980snow.com

Learn more about Jon's podcast and Youtube channel at www.GenXGrownup.com.

Email us at will@1980snow.com or kat@1980snow.com.